Building record 6132/0/13 - Red Lion Public House

{1} House, now public house. Late C17, extended C17/C18, datestone 1696. Squared coursed ironstone, slate roof, brick and stone stacks. 2 storeys and attic, 3 bays. Doorway to right of centre has plain stone surround and flat stone hood on brackets. Datestone above 1696/JXS. Early C19 bay windows on either side. First floor windows have plain stone frames and 3-light wooden casements. Coped gable ends on kneelers. Extension to left, late C17/early C18, similar materials. 2 storeys, 2 bays. Doorway in right bay with plain stone frame and flat stone hood on brackets. 2 windows to left with wood lintels and 3-light wood casements. Similar windows on first floor. Coped gable end with kneelers. Interior: Remodelled C20 but has stop chamfered main beams.

{3} Six main phases of development were identified during the survey, which include the original construction in 1696 followed by five phases of expansion and development. The earliest reference to the hbuilding being in use as an alehouse was found in documentary sources dating back to 1790. The site appears to have developed and expanded particularly in the 18th and early 19th century at the height of the coaching era. The moat recent phase of alteration took place in the mid-late 20th century which removed many of the original features, fixtures and fittings. Fortunately the layout still remains and the original local stone has been retained throughout. There is also potential for original features such as fireplaces and floors to be revealed and uncovered once the development gets under way.

{5} Undated photo;

<1> Clews Architects, 1980s, Database for Listing of Historic Buildings of Special Architectural Interest: Northamptonshire, 12/179 (checked) (Digital archive). SNN102353.

<2> List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest ("Greenback"), F02 (unchecked) (Catalogue). SNN45262.

<3> Fletcher T., 2012, The 17thC Red Lion Public House, Middleton Cheney, Northamptonshire, (checked) (Report). SNN107886.

<4> Horne B. (Editor), 2012, South Midlands Archaeology (42), 42/37 (checked) (Journal). SNN108346.

<5> Photographs of buildings in Middleton Cheney (Photographs). SNN112889.

Record last edited

Jan 26 2022 11:57AM